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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,792.72, 366,893.83 and 126,399.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,792.72, 366,893.83 and 126,399.48 is: 189,446.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,792.72 : 366,893.83 = 126,399.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,792.72/366,893.83 = 126,399.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,792.72x = 366,893.83 × 126,399.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,792.72x = 46,375,189,327.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,375,189,327.21/244,792.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,446.77

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